What is the average apartment size in Hermosa Beach?

The average size for a Hermosa Beach, CA apartment is 758 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Hermosa Beach?

As of Feb / 2026, the average rent in Hermosa Beach is $3,014 per month, a 6.43% decrease from last years average of $3,222.

What is the average apartment size in Hermosa Beach?

The typical apartment in Hermosa Beach offers about 758 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Hermosa Beach, CA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Hermosa Beach?

The typical rent budget in Hermosa Beach ranges from $2,501 to $3,000 per month, with 59% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Hermosa Beach?

In Hermosa Beach, 49% of households rent while 51% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: April 08, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Hermosa Beach is $3,014, a 6.43% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $3,222.

One-bedroom apartments provide 704 square feet for $2,707, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $3,738 offer 947 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Hermosa Beach, CA

Last updated: April 08, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$3,014	758 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$2,707	704 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$3,738	947 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Hermosa Beach, CA rent trends

Rental prices in Hermosa Beach, CA have decreased by 6.43% over the past year. The average rent moved from $3,222 to $3,014.

What's the typical rent budget in Hermosa Beach, CA?

The largest share of rentals in Hermosa Beach, CA (59%) fall between $2,501-$3,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Hermosa Beach, CA?

4,413 or 49% of the households in Hermosa Beach, CA are renter-occupied while 4,521 or 51% are owner-occupied.

How Hermosa Beach Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Hermosa Beach	$3,014
Los Angeles	$2,736
San Francisco	$3,724
East Bay	$2,661
San Diego	$2,960
Long Beach	$2,672
Sacramento	$1,873
San Jose	$3,120
Oakland	$2,600
Tulare	$1,667
Santa Monica	$3,695
West Hollywood, CA	$3,139
Inglewood	$2,490
Hawthorne, CA	$1,978
Torrance, CA	$2,527
Gardena, CA	$1,810
Downey, CA	$2,263
Redondo Beach, CA	$3,093
Culver City, CA	$3,211
Bellflower, CA	$2,195
Norwalk, CA	$2,338

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Hermosa Beach apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.